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Philadelphia Eagles Inside Slant It remains to be seen whether cornerback Lito Sheppard still will be with the Eagles when they open the season in September. But if he is, that will be just fine and dandy with defensive coordinator Jim Johnson. While many remain skeptical that Sheppard and fellow cornerbacks Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown can co-exist in the same defensive backfield, Johnson isn't one of them. "I look forward to it every day," he said. "It's like having two Big Browns in the Kentucky Derby. Philadelphia Eagles Notes, Quotes --Kevin Kolb, the 2007 second-round pick who spent most of his rookie season as the No. 3 quarterback behind starter Donovan McNabb and backup A.J. Feeley, took most of the snaps with the No. 2 offense at the team's minicamp last weekend. Asked whether Kolb was ready to be the team's No. 2 quarterback, offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said: "We'll see. He's working hard, both mentally and physically. Philadelphia Eagles Strategy and Personnel FRANCHISE PLAYER --TE L.J. Smith (tendered at $4.522 million); re-signed April 2. TRANSITION PLAYER: None. UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS --RB/KR Reno Mahe wasn't signed until just before the season when Eagles found themselves without a punt returner. If he's still the team's punt returner in September, they're in trouble. Won't be re-signed. --DT Kimo von Oelhoffen was claimed off the waiver wire last September. Got a lot of playing time down the stretch as a run-stuffer and played well. Best Available NFL Free Agents-Defense With the NFL draft behind us, here's an updated look at the best available free agents from the defensive side of the ball. Eagle's Post-Draft Mini-Camp Notes The Eagles completed their first practices of the 2008 season over the weekend. Warnest.com's Andrew Pluta examines the Lito Sheppard situation, position battles and more story lines from mini-camp inside. Best Available NFL Free Agents-Offense Here's a post-draft look at the best available NFL free agents from the offensive side of the ball. Eagles coach's son admits smuggling drugs into jail Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's son was sent to state prison after admitting he smuggled 89 prescription pills into a county jail. Garrett Reid pleaded guilty to drug smuggling charges on Wednesday and faces a minimum of two years in state prison. The 25-year-old Reid, however, could be released earlier to a less restrictive facility if he is accepted into a drug-treatment program, Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said. Reid's son admits smuggling drugs into jail A son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid is heading to state prison after admitting he smuggled narcotics into his Montgomery County Jail cell. Garrett Reid pleaded guilty to drug smuggling charges on Wednesday. The 25-year-old faces a minimum of two years in state prison. Jail officials say they found 89 pills in his cell. Reid is serving time in the county jail for a heroin-fueled car crash that injured a motorist. This NFL offseason has been anything but uneventful Who says nothing happens in the NFL offseason? Peter Schrager hands out some awards after a seriously hectic couple of months.

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